Brothers Past is a progressive rock, electronica, and pop rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who has been called "one of the most talked about independent acts in the nation." They have been featured in Relix and their self-released albums have been reviewed in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and The Village Voice.

There is no such thing as a landlocked island, except the one where Sol Cat seems to live. It’s like a place where the mind isn’t fully aware of its surroundings, and confusion welcomes the creativity it inspires. Sol Cat’s eponymous self-released debut album doesn’t necessarily transport you to South Florida from Nashville, TN, but that is an appropriate enough concept.

Phil Lesh was the bass player for the Grateful Dead. Since the death of Jerry Garcia he has performed with numerous different artist, and worked on many projects. His two biggest projects are "The Dead" which is the surviving memebers of the Grateful Dead. He also has his band which is known as "Phil Lesh & Friends".

Jimkata is a four piece electro-rock band based out of Ithaca, NY. Intertwining electric guitars, bass and drum kit with synthesizers and electronic drums, Jimkata is a reminder of the modern lengths that a quartet can reach without leaving their rock roots.

The band was formed in East Haven, Connecticut in 1998, during which time all the original members met: guitarist Tim Palmieri, bassist Ron Spears, drummer Adrian Tramontano and keyboardist Jordan Giangreco. They decided on their first name, Psychedelic Breakfast, based on the suggestion of Tramontano's cousin.

Open Till Midnight is riding back to their hometown of New York City on a tsunami of groove, causing politicians to issue a last minute public service announcement to the concrete jungle, greater America, and the World: “Watch out! These tracks are extremely hot and have been known to make people jam-out and women overheat…"

Melvin Seals is an American musician, best known as a long time member of the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin Seals began playing piano at age eight and began his musical adventure playing gospel music for his local church.

A wise fan knows to expect the unexpected at a U-Melt show. From the moment the New York City based quartet hits the stage, they grab the crowd with undeniably funky and infectious grooves that hit new levels when Rob Salzer’s mind-bending guitar work and Zac Lasher’s hypnotic, entrancing keyboards are given room to roam.